To exist against and NOT with. This does not suppress joy but exalts it, it is not despair but immense hope. Today we deliver you the finale of our three-part close reading of the work and life of Laure (also known as Colette Peignot)—masochist, poet, revolutionary, and the only female member of the secret society Acéphale—dying in Bataille's home at the age of thirty-five as the forgotten author of many of the best ideas he is known for. For our last time spent with Laure, we investigate her...

Imagine a bullfight for you alone. Today we deliver you the middle of our three-part close reading of the work and life of Laure (also known as Colette Peignot)—masochist, poet, revolutionary, and the only female member of the secret society Acéphale—dying in Bataille's home at the age of thirty-five as the forgotten author of many of the best ideas he is known for. We explore Laure's relationship with chronic illness in relationship to both her broader work and disability theory, excavate...

Listen to the teaser for our second bonus episode—a deep dive into "Mad God", Phil Tippett's sacred and profane practical effects masterpiece thirty years in the making. We discuss fluids, industrialism, solidarity (or lack thereof), sacrificing actual children on the altar of the Child, and more—alongside some asides like confusing "organ" and "Oregon". Sign up on any level tier on our Patreon to listen to the full episode and more! 💕 Get access to full bonus episodes, an exclusive RSS...

For our second bonus episode is a deep dive into Mad God, Phil Tippett's sacred and profane practical effects masterpiece thirty years in the making. We discuss fluids, industrialism, solidarity (or lack thereof), sacrificing actual children on the altar of the Child, and more—alongside some asides like confusing "organ" and "Oregon". Get access to full bonus episodes, an exclusive RSS feed, and more by subscribing our Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to give yourself completely and honestly? Today we start our three-part close reading of the work and life of Laure (also known as Colette Peignot)—masochist, poet, revolutionary, and the only female member of the secret society Acéphale—dying in Bataille's home at the age of thirty-five as the forgotten author of many of the best ideas he is known for. We begin by exploring Laure's origins, including the horrific abuse she suffered by a Catholic priest as a little girl,...

We push even further into our esteemed Philosopher of Holes Georges Bataille, especially in regards to how his concept of religious erotocism can be understood with and against the embodied experiences of the Christian Mystics through the work of Amy Hollywood. We talk suckling from holy wounds, the feminized Jesus, novel insertions, foundational religious experiences, horror without limit, and much more. Traumatize thought and encounter the God of the Mystics 🍷 ⛪ 👼 To support our show and...

For our first bonus episode, we dive into our review of the newest glorious kinky nun movie: Paul Verhoven's Benedetta. Among other things, we discuss martyrdom, miracles, femme twink Jesus, and that Virgin Mary qua dildo. CW: Discussions of rape, sexual assault Get access to full bonus episodes, an exclusive RSS feed, and more by subscribing our Patreon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our first bonus episode, we dive into our review of the newest glorious kinky nun movie: Paul Verhoven's Benedetta. Among other things, we discuss martyrdom, miracles, femme twink Jesus, and that Virgin Mary qua dildo. Get access to full bonus episodes, an exclusive RSS feed, and more by subscribing our Patreon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our introductory sermon, we talk about Bataille's concept of religious eroticism, getting wasted as philosophy students, the value of taboo and rejecting gay respectability, whether or not we would be Judas for each other, transsexual embodiment, the pain of academia, encroaching fascism, leatherdyke ritual, and much more! Join us and get drunk on the blood of God 🍷 ⛪ 👼 If you would like to support our show, you can sign up for our patreon at Drunk Church where you can get exclusive...

"Welcome to Drunk Church!  Come drink the blood of God with us! "I'm cosima bee concordia," "and my name is Aurora Laybourn⁠—" Episode I: Welcome to Drunk Church coming mid-July Song is "Bless You" by the Ink Spots Get access to full bonus episodes, an exclusive RSS feed, and more by subscribing our Patreon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.